Artiste(s):
after David, Jacques-Louis (1748-1825)
sc. Bocquet
Titre anglais composé:
Napoleon Bonaparte, late Emperor of the French.
Titre inscrit:
Napoleon Bonaparte, || LATE || EMPEROR OF THE FRENCH.
Inscription:
Engraved by BOCQUET, from the Original Painting by DAVID. || For Gifford's History of the War // LONDON // Published by S.A. ODDY, Ivy Lane 1815.
Description:
Waist-length portrait of Napoleon, wearing his military uniform and decorations of the Legion of Honour. His right hand is tucked inside his vest in the traditional pose. He is looking out at the viewer. This is based on David's 1812 full-length portrait of Napoleon in his study.
Travail Original:
L'Empereur dans son cabinet de travail aux Tuileries.
byDavid, Jacques-Louis (1748-1825)
. Oil on canvas; 203.9 x 125.1 cm; Washington DC, Kress Collection, National GallerySujet(s):
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French (1769-1821) -- portrait -- -- Emperor
Technique:
stipple engraving
Date:
1815
Serie:
Gifford, 'History of the Wars...', London 1815. In McGill Napoleon Collection. Call No. : DC148 G45 1817
Endroit d'imprimeurs:
London
Dimensions:
203 x 166 mm (plate mark); 214 x 174 mm (not including mount); 261 x 203 mm (sheet)
Type de papier:
wove paper
Condition:
fine
Notes de McGill:
Pennington Catalogue p. 0573
Reproductions:
DC148 G45 1817, vol. 1, opp. p. 57
Œuvres associées:
DAVID, Jacques-Louis (1748-1825); 'L'Empereur dans son cabinet de travail aux Tuileries.'
Cote:
8° N III David 007